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According to the data, sleep quality, fatigue, and social well-being contribute to depression among young adults with autism, with social well-being being a significant predictor of depression over a 2-year period.

A new analysis cautions against the use of the Amsler grid test, suggesting its performance is not at a level recommended for monitoring in a patient population with an a priori risk of nAMD.

Anisha Dua, MD, MPH, emphasized the looming workforce shortage, the challenges of attracting medical students to this field, and how practices changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New research into global trends in atopic dermatitis over 3 decades assessed regional and income differences in adolescent eczema patients.

Using data from a pair of major studies, investigators from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shed new light on the impact of low-carbohydrate diet scores in people with type 2 diabetes.

Mental health outcomes for those with hidradenitis suppurativa who have had a previous surgery were explored in recent research.

Acceptability of the vaccine was high among the completers and some non-completers that felt it was safe and offered them protection.

The new analysis on the screening tool in primary care patients with COPD highlights the need for further research to optimize CAPTURE's performance and impact on clinical outcomes.

An analysis of the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial revealed the correlation was more notable when stratified by triglycerides levels and smoking status.

A nationwide study from the United Kingdom identified a low overall prevalence of stress-induced burnout by cataract surgery but reported a reduction in the feelings of personal achievement and a significant proportion willing to give up surgical responsibilities.

From new ACG GERD guidelines to the efficacy of colonoscopies, our latest issue addresses topics changing practice and stirring conversation.

A review of changes to clinical, dietary and screening strategies for patients with GERD.

A northern Europe-based trial highlights the potential impact of streamlined and community-supported colonoscopy screening for cancer.

A recent randomized controlled trial showed the limitations of either option, despite being a cornerstone of care.

Analysis from a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel group study comparing the drugs as induction and maintenance therapies in biologic-naïve patients.

An analysis of data from more than 20,000 adults with a documented COVID-19 infection from Los Angeles, CA has brought forth results the investigators suggest prove the association between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of vaccination status.

New data show the FDA's rationale for approving drugs with unmet efficacy end points in pivotal trials has been inconsistent since at least 2018.

There have been only 12 unique studies evaluating this treatment for the primary and secondary prevention of CDI, with only 1 conducted prospectively.

An analysis of actigraphy data obtained from the MESA Sleep Ancillary Study indicates irregularities in sleep patterns, particularly in duration and timing of sleep, were linked to increased markers of subclinical atherosclerosis, including increased coronary artery calcium burden.

Recent findings found that an association existed between late-in-life depression and air pollution over time for the older US population.

An analysis of the NIH All of Us Research Program suggests patients with glaucoma did not fare worse during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but still endured stress, social isolation, and probable depression.

Pharmaceutical claims data were collected for the reference drugs and etanercept and infliximab biosimilars to analyze changes in the proportions of dispensed of and total spending on biosimilars after the new start and biosimilar switching policies began.

Frailty is a serious issue in hospitalized patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, a recent study suggests that the Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS), may not be effective in identifying frailty in hospitalized COPD patients compared to the bedside Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS).

Results of the LAMP2 trial indicate a delay of myopia onset and progression, rather than prevention, with 0.05% atropine eyedrop use, leading study investigators to call for further research.

In another interview segment, Karan Lal, DO, MS, spoke on the side effects of JAK inhibitors and on the FDA approval of abrocitinib for younger atopic dermatitis patients.

Only 2 of the households sampled featured an owner and pet who both tested positive for C. difficile.

Results of the CaReMe HF Study, which pooled registry data from 11 countries spanning 2018-2021, suggest the prevalence of heart failure could be as high as 2% of the general population and also offers insight into trends in uptake of GDMT among these patients.

During his latest HCPLive interview, Karan Lal, DO, describes some of the major takeaways from his presentations at the South Beach Symposium, including information on atopic dermatitis.